La Gemma del Salento

Enjoy free breakfast at this Racale B&B

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Exterior
Studio Suite, Accessible | Premium bedding, soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Suite, Accessible (Platino) | Private kitchen | Fridge, highchair
Studio Suite, Accessible | Private kitchen | Fridge, highchair
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Pet friendly
  • Hot Tub
  • Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
Via Giuseppe Mazzini 35/A, Racale, LE, 73055
  • Suda Tower
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Torre San Giovanni Harbor
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Punta Suina Beach
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Rosa di Francia)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (Smeraldo)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Room (Topazio)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Ametista)

  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

Room (Diamante)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room (Acqua Marina)

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Racale

In Racale .At this Racale B&B, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Dolceria Causo and 3 miles (5 km) of Felline Castle. Felline Mother Church and Madonna dell'Alto Church are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Suda Tower - 9 min drive - 4.4 miles
  • Baia Verde Beach - 12 min drive - 7.8 miles
  • Torre San Giovanni Harbor - 14 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Torre San Giovanni Beach - 15 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Punta Suina Beach - 16 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Racale-Alliste Station - 14 min walk
  • Papola Casale Airport (BDS) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bar Dello Sport - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Cantiniera - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Bar Master - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Made in Sud Trattoria Pizzeria - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪One Way Pub - ‬9 min walk

About this property

La Gemma del Salento

Enjoy free breakfast at this Racale B&B
La Gemma del Salento offers its guests a hot tub and a seasonal outdoor pool. Public spaces have free WiFi. Free breakfast is available daily. A library, a terrace, and gift shops/newsstands are also featured at La Gemma del Salento.

This Racale bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • 4 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • No smoking on site
La Gemma del Salento offers 4 accommodations with hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 24-inch LED televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers. This Racale bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

English, Italian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's books
  • Highchair
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking
  • Street parking available
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Seasonal outdoor pool
  • Wine tours
  • Winery release events

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways (28 inches high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 24-inch LED TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 8:30 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property Registration Number LE07506362000023718, IT075063B400062221

We should mention

  • All guests (including children) need to be present at check-in to show their government-issued photo ID or passport.
  • Onsite cash transactions can't exceed EUR 5000, due to national regulations. For more details, please contact the property using information in the booking confirmation.
  • The seasonal pool will open May 15 and close October 15.

Property is also known as

Gemma Salento B&B Racale
Gemma Salento B&B
Gemma Salento Racale
Gemma Salento
La Gemma del Salento Racale
La Gemma del Salento Bed & breakfast
La Gemma del Salento Bed & breakfast Racale

Frequently asked questions

How close is La Gemma del Salento to the airport?

La Gemma del Salento is 62.9 mi (82-min drive) away from the Papola Casale Airport (BDS) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at La Gemma del Salento?

As of May 25, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at La Gemma del Salento on May 26, 2025 start from $73.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does La Gemma del Salento have an airport shuttle?

La Gemma del Salento offers an airport shuttle.

How close is La Gemma del Salento to the beach?

This bed & breakfast is 9.2 mi (17-min drive) from Baia Verde Beach and 13.3 mi (25-min drive) from Pescoluse Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does La Gemma del Salento offer free breakfast?

La Gemma del Salento offers free buffet breakfast every day from 8 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a casino at La Gemma del Salento?

No, there is no casino at this bed & breakfast, but Matrix Luxury Gaming Hall (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at La Gemma del Salento?

Check-in start time: 5:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at La Gemma del Salento?

Free parking is not available at this bed & breakfast.

Does La Gemma del Salento have a pool?

La Gemma del Salento features a seasonal outdoor pool.

Does La Gemma del Salento have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this bed & breakfast.

How close is La Gemma del Salento to downtown Racale?

La Gemma del Salento is 0.3 mi away from Racale.

La Gemma del Salento Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 4 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

massimo

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antonello

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paola, Bari

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Struttura nuova e pulita. Proprietari molto gentili e accoglienti. Colazione con dolci fatti in casa favolosa!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020